wp-security-secrets

Detect hardcoded secrets and insecure credential handling in WordPress plugins and themes.

21|1|Updated Apr 29, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/Lonsdale201/wp-agent-skills --skill wp-security-secrets

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Skill: wp-security-secrets
Source: https://github.com/Lonsdale201/wp-agent-skills/tree/main/wordpress/wp-security-secrets
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lonsdale201/wp-agent-skills --skill wp-security-secrets

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

WordPress plugins and themes often leak secrets or mishandle credentials. This Skill helps identify hardcoded keys, weak randomness, improper password storage, and insecure cookies to reduce risk across codebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

Credential discovery checks for hardcoded API keys, secrets in source, and insecure storage patterns.
Password handling confirms password hashing uses WordPress APIs and modern PHP hashing functions.
Logging safeguards flags secrets or credentials in logs and debugging output for redaction.
Pre-release guidance provides remediation steps before WP.org submission or deployment.

Quick Start

Run a quick audit on your WordPress plugin to surface any hardcoded secrets and insecure credential handling.

Frequently Asked Questions about wp-security-secrets

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I audit WordPress plugins for hardcoded secrets and insecure credentials?▼

To audit WordPress plugins for hardcoded secrets, scan the source code to detect hardcoded API keys, weak randomness in tokens, and insecure credential storage patterns to reduce security risks across your codebase.

What is insecure credential handling in WordPress themes and how is it detected?▼

Insecure credential handling in WordPress themes involves improper password storage and hardcoded keys. It is detected by enforcing checks for proper WordPress API usage for password hashing and verifying secure cookie flags.

How do I check if my WordPress plugin logs secrets or credentials in debugging output?▼

To check if your WordPress plugin logs secrets, apply logging safeguards that flag credentials and secrets in logs or debugging output, ensuring sensitive data is identified for redaction before deployment.

Can I use this security audit in a CI pipeline before WordPress.org submission?▼

Yes, you can integrate this security audit into CI pipelines and pre-release workflows to identify and remediate insecure cookies and hardcoded secrets before submitting your plugin to WordPress.org.

Does the audit check for weak randomness in WordPress password hashes and tokens?▼

Yes, the audit checks for weak randomness in token generation and confirms that password hashing utilizes modern PHP hashing functions and proper WordPress APIs for secure credential storage.

What is the best way to remediate insecure cookie flags in WordPress plugin code?▼

The best way to remediate insecure cookie flags in WordPress plugin code is to enforce secure cookie flags during pre-release code reviews, ensuring appropriate storage options are used for credentials and sessions.